Michaela Devine

Criminal/Juvenile Defense Attorney About Michaela Devine Michaela Devine is an attorney at Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm who is truly passionate about helping young people navigate difficult legal challenges. Since 2019, she has been dedicated to making a difference, bringing both skill and compassion to every case she handles. Her experience as a prosecutor across Georgia-handling cases from traffic offenses to complex gang and drug-related charges-gives her a well-rounded perspective that benefits our clients. Michaela is a true advocate for those she serves, always keeping their future in mind. What drew you to want to focus on helping teens and young adults accused of a crime? I became a lawyer because I wanted to help people. I believe that everyone deserves a helping hand and a compassionate advocate throughout the process. I know that oftentimes, the path that teens and young people have been put on arent solely their choices and if I have an opportunity to help put them back on the right path, that would be amazing. Whats your favorite criminal defense success story? What successes have you seen in your work that keep you inspired? One of my favorite criminal defense success stories is actually a personal one that still resonates with me today. I had a close friend with a brother, named Shaun, who had issues with substance abuse which led to a series of arrests related to his addiction. Many people had turned their backs on Shaun and it was difficult to still support him trying to turn his life around given his past choices. He ended up entering DUI court and, despite how many people didnt believe in him, he graduated from a really strict court program and has completely turned his life around, even starting his own business and speaking to others in drug court programs to encourage them. In my work, I often think of his success story as Im reminded that its never too late to turn around and that everyone deserves second chances. What background and experience do you bring to the table that helps you in your work with the firm? Having been a prosecutor, I know the inner workings of a prosecutors mind, including how they think and what they are looking for in terms of resolutions.... Knowing the other side of things will help me provide a better defense strategy for my clients. Given your prior experience in the criminal law field, what do you think makes the teen and young adult firm unique? I know that Paul runs a firm with people who really care about clients.... For a young person who is being accused of a crime, when you think about finding the best advocate to defend you, you want someone who specializes in something and Paul has the only firm Ive ever known that really specializes in juvenile and young adult defense and that makes a huge difference in outcomes. How do you like to spend your time outside of work? Outside of work I love to hike. I also love board games and Cross Fit. I am married with a new baby boy, so I also enjoy spending lots of time with my family, including my mom and two sisters. Michaelas Credentials: